Grammar fix
stamp out
eradicate (figurative)
to completely get rid of something bad, such as a problem, habit, or harmful practice, especially by taking strong action
phrasal verbC1occasional
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The government is determined to stamp out tax evasion.
If we want to improve public health, we need to stamp out smoking among young people.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: We must stamp out with bullying.
Say: We must stamp out bullying.
'Stamp out' takes the object directly — no 'with'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Stamp out' is the punchy verb for wiping out something bad through strong action; 'eradicate' is formal.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
stamp out + evil
- corruption
- bullying
- the disease
- crime